Rifle Shooting
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+ | |quote=Unless a rifle is handled incorrectly or recklessly, it is not dangerous. A rifle, like any other precision instrument, is manufactured to perform a specific task and can do so at no risk to the user or others. By earning this badge, Scouts can develop their shooting skills while learning safe practices. | ||
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* [http://www.nra.org National Rifle Association] | * [http://www.nra.org National Rifle Association] | ||
* [http://www.alcotarget.com Alco Target Company] | * [http://www.alcotarget.com Alco Target Company] | ||
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* [http://troop509.org/riflembsup.htm Troop 509]'s step-by-step guide to completing the Rifle Badge | * [http://troop509.org/riflembsup.htm Troop 509]'s step-by-step guide to completing the Rifle Badge | ||
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: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/194_guns.htm Loading & Cleaning] | : [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/194_guns.htm Loading & Cleaning] | ||
: [http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/target-shooting.htm All About Target Shooting] | : [http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/target-shooting.htm All About Target Shooting] | ||
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Revision as of 19:19, October 30, 2013

Rifle Shooting merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1988 | |
Replaced: | Rifle and Shotgun Shooting | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 123 | |
Requirements revision: | 2002 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2012 |
Contents |
“ | Unless a rifle is handled incorrectly or recklessly, it is not dangerous. A rifle, like any other precision instrument, is manufactured to perform a specific task and can do so at no risk to the user or others. By earning this badge, Scouts can develop their shooting skills while learning safe practices. | ” |
Rifle Shooting merit badge requirements | ![]() | ||
and explain each rule for safe shooting.
View the change list (history) of these requirements. The text of these requirements may be locked. In that case, they can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page. |
Notes
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- The BSA Shooting Troop Program Feature offers meeting and activity plans to include Rifle Shooting as one of your monthly themes.
- Rifle Shooting is a popular summer camp merit badge.
Requirement resources
Related awards
Sports-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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History
The Marksman Badge was one of the Original Merit Badges from the 1910 BSA Handbook. It was relabeled as the Marksmanship Merit Badge in 1911, Rifle & Shotgun Shooting in 1967 and Rifle Shooting in 1987.
External links
- National Rifle Association
- Alco Target Company
- National Target Company
- U.S. Target Company
- Troop 509's step-by-step guide to completing the Rifle Badge
- Video Lessons: